
Sinfonia of London
International Concert Series Wed 4 Nov 2026, 7:30pm The AnvilProgramme
- Bacewicz
- Concerto for string orchestra
- Rachmaninov
- Piano Concerto no. 2
- Rimsky-Korsakov
- Scheherazade
Performers and Cast
- Benjamin Grosvenor
- piano
- John Wilson
The short opening piece, written in 1948, takes its inspiration from the Brandenburg concertos, while showing a panache and energy all its own.
Rachmaninov’s second piano concerto was a breakthrough piece after years of creative block. Its passionate and lyrical character has deservedly made it a favourite amongst his works.
Rimsky-Korsakov’s suite takes tales from the Arabian Nights and dresses them in gorgeous, inventive orchestral colours to make a dramatic and richly satisfying work.
Cast & Creatives
Benjamin Grosvenor
piano
John Wilson

Reviews
One of the finest orchestras on the planetThe Guardian
Their pure enjoyment of music translated into performances of rare distinction and characterArcana FM
Combine thrilling precision with the sense that every musician is playing from the heartThe Spectator


